Payroll Specialist: Workday & UK Payroll Transformation

Middlemore; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlemore is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end UK payroll across multiple entities, leveraging Workday as the system of record. The role is based in Heathrow, West London with a hybrid 2/3 split and involves collaboration with HR, Finance and external providers to ensure timely, accurate payroll in compliance with UK law.

The successful candidate will optimise Workday processes, support audits, resolve payroll queries, and drive standardisation of payroll governance across the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end UK payroll across multiple entities.
• Strong understanding of HMRC, PAYE, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work with external payroll providers and manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for UK entities.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and outsourced providers to ensure accurate payroll.
• Drive process improvements and optimise Workday functionality.
• Support payroll governance and controls across the function.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll

Stakeholder management

Payroll accuracy

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Workday payroll

Job description

Middlemore is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end UK payroll across multiple entities, leveraging Workday as the system of record. The role is based in Heathrow, West London with a hybrid 2/3 split and involves collaboration with HR, Finance and external providers to ensure timely, accurate payroll in compliance with UK law.

The successful candidate will optimise Workday processes, support audits, resolve payroll queries, and drive standardisation of payroll governance across the